Description
A comforting and elegant pasta dish featuring fettuccine, shredded chicken, and a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese gradually until smooth. Add cooked chicken and drained fettuccine, tossing gently.
- Season with salt and pepper, adding pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For variations, consider adding vegetables or swapping chicken for shrimp. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, alfredo, comfort food, weeknight dinner